Selling your home when you still need to shop for a new one can feel daunting to even the most seasoned homeowner––especially when the demand for new homes keeps rising, but the supply feels like it's dwindling. You're not alone either if you're already feeling drained by the complex logistics of trying to sell and buy a new home all at once. We can help you prepare for the road ahead and answer any questions you have about the real estate market. For example, here are some of the most frequent concerns we hear from clients who are trying to buy and sell at the same time

Every 2 weeks I'll bring you the latest information on the housing market in Orange County, CA. Other areas and specific cities and zip codes are also available. Please message me direct with questions or for more details.

Each week I'll break down the Market Matters that comes from C.A.R. (California Association of REALTORS®). I'll go over all of the articles they share, with my own opinions thrown in. Please email (realestate101@ronevansrealty.com) or comment below with any questions you'd like answered. All articles used in this podcast will be linked in the show notes below. Ron Evans Amy Sims Real Estate Team DRE: 01965556

14 Reasons Why A Home May Not Sell Even in the hottest of seller's markets, some homes take forever to sell or may not sell at all. Here are 14 reasons why a home may not sell. Checkout more here: https://bit.ly/reasons-home-didnt-sell Ron Evans Amy Sims Real Estate Team Real Estate 101 DRE: 01965556 949.929.2270

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According to the FBI, more than one million burglaries are committed in the United States each year, with victims suffering an estimated $3 billion in combined property losses.1 Fortunately, there are some proven tactics you can use to decrease your likelihood of a home invasion. Most burglars won’t go to extreme lengths to enter a residence. They are looking for easy access with minimal risk. A monitored security system can be an effective deterrent—homes without one are 300% more likely to be burglarized—but it isn’t the only way to protect your property.2 The strategies below can help to maximize your home’s security and minimize your chances of being targeted by intruders. Thinking about listing your home? We have some additional recommendations for you. Contact us to find out the procedures we use to keep our clients and their property safe and secure during the buying and selling process. Full Article: https://bit.ly/7-home-security-tips Ron Evans Amy Sims Real Estate Team Real Estate 101 DRE: 01965556 949.929.2270

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Each week I'll break down the Market Matters that comes from C.A.R. (California Association of REALTORS®). I'll go over all of the articles they share, with my own opinions thrown in. Please email (realestate101@ronevansrealty.com) or comment below with any questions you'd like answered. Articles Sourced: Buying a second or third home is more popular than ever: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2021-10-15/why-buying-a-second-home-is-real-estate-s-newest-trend California housing market rebounds in September: https://www.car.org/aboutus/mediacenter/newsreleases/2021releases/sep2021sales Lenders are courting self-employed again: https://www.housingwire.com/articles/lenders-are-courting-self-employed-borrowers-again/ Homebuyers using government loans struggle to compete: https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/can-homebuyers-with-government-backed-loans-compete-in-todays-hot-housing-market/ Rents post biggest increase since 2006: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/rents-are-rising-ominously-fast-according-to-some-economists-11634144455 Ron Evans Amy Sims Real Estate Team DRE: 01965556 #realestatemarketupdate #realestatemarketstats #carealtor #coordinators #transactioncoordinators #realestatemarkets #realestatemarketingagency #justclosed #realestatemarketinrealestatemarketing #marketupdate #transactioncoordinator #realestatemarketingvideos #realestatemarketingexpert #californiarealestate #realestatemarket #realestatemarketing101 #realestatemarketingsolutions #realestatemarketingideas #realestatemarketingspecialists #realestatetips #buyer #realestateexperts #seller #realestatemarketingtips #businessowners #broker #realestate #realtor #realestateinvesting #realestateagent

Each week I'll break down the Market Matters that comes from C.A.R. (California Association of REALTORS®). I'll go over all of the articles they share, with my own opinions thrown in. Please email (realestate101@ronevansrealty.com) or comment below with any questions you'd like answered. Articles Sourced: Single women concerned about ability to buy home: http://www.freddiemac.com/fmac-resources/research/pdf/202110_sfhoh_presentation.pdf 30-year mortgage may not be the best choice when you’re buying or refinancing: https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/21/homes/which-mortgage-is-best-fe-series/index.html Co-buying with friends, roommates inches up: https://wtop.com/business-finance/2021/10/buying-a-home-with-a-friend-or-roommate-theres-lots-to-agree-to/ Bidding wars hit lowest level of 2021: https://www.redfin.com/news/real-estate-bidding-wars-september-2021/ Lumber prices on steep rise again: https://fortune.com/2021/10/21/lumber-prices-wholesale-october-2021/ Mortgage rates rise to 8-month high: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/10/27/mortgage-rates-rise-to-an-8-month-high-tanking-refinance-demand.html Ron Evans Amy Sims Real Estate Team DRE: 01965556 #realestatemarketupdate #realestatemarketstats #carealtor #coordinators #transactioncoordinators #realestatemarkets #realestatemarketingagency #justclosed #realestatemarketinrealestatemarketing #marketupdate #transactioncoordinator #realestatemarketingvideos #realestatemarketingexpert #californiarealestate #realestatemarket #realestatemarketing101 #realestatemarketingsolutions #realestatemarketingideas #realestatemarketingspecialists #realestatetips #buyer #realestateexperts #seller #realestatemarketingtips #businessowners #broker #realestate #realtor #realestateinvesting #realestateagent

Every 2 weeks I'll bring you the latest information on the housing market in Orange County, CA. Other areas and specific cities and zip codes are also available. Please message me direct with questions or for more details. See Show Notes Below for Summary Information. All stats courtesy of Reports On Housing. Ron Evans Amy Sims Real Estate Team DRE: 01965556 #realestatemarketupdate #realestatemarketstats #carealtor #coordinators #transactioncoordinators #realestatemarkets #justclosed #realestatemarketingagency #realestatemarketinrealestatemarketing #marketupdate #transactioncoordinator #realestatemarketingvideos #californiarealestate #realestatemarketingexpert #realestatemarket #realestatemarketing101 #realestatemarketingsolutions #realestatemarketingideas #realestatetips #realestatemarketingspecialists #buyer #realestateexperts #seller #realestatemarketingtips #businessowners #broker #realestate #realtor #realestateinvesting #realestateagent

Each week I'll break down the Market Matters that comes from C.A.R. (California Association of REALTORS®). I'll go over all of the articles they share, with my own opinions thrown in. Please email (realestate101@ronevansrealty.com) or comment below with any questions you'd like answered. Articles Sourced: Pet-Friendly Features Can Help Sell a Home Faster: https://themreport.com/daily-dose/10-26-2021/pet-friendly-features-can-help-sell-a-home-faster Millennials Will Drive Home Prices Up for Years to Come: https://www.barrons.com/articles/housing-boom-millennials-home-prices-51635498001?tesla=y How Much Does the First Year of Homeownership Cost in Large U.S. Cities?: https://smartasset.com/data-studies/how-much-does-the-first-year-of-homeownership-cost-in-large-us-cities-2021 First-time homebuyer? Don’t make this costly mistake: https://news.yahoo.com/first-time-homebuyer-don-t-123048929.html The housing crisis will continue if Congress fails to address its root cause: https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/27/perspectives/housing-shortage-congress-build-back-better/index.html Mortgage rates fell slightly, but weekly refinance demand couldn’t recover: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/11/03/mortgage-rates-fell-slightly-but-weekly-refinance-demand-dropped.html Ron Evans Amy Sims Real Estate Team DRE: 01965556 #realestatemarketupdate #realestatemarketstats #carealtor #coordinators #transactioncoordinators #realestatemarkets #realestatemarketingagency #justclosed #realestatemarketinrealestatemarketing #marketupdate #transactioncoordinator #realestatemarketingvideos #realestatemarketingexpert #californiarealestate #realestatemarket #realestatemarketing101 #realestatemarketingsolutions #realestatemarketingideas #realestatemarketingspecialists #realestatetips #buyer #realestateexperts #seller #realestatemarketingtips #businessowners #broker #realestate #realtor #realestateinvesting #realestateagent #mortgagerates #firstimehomebuyermistakes #cnn #housingwire #cnbc

Every 2 weeks I'll bring you the latest information on the housing market in Orange County, CA. Other areas and specific cities and zip codes are also available. Please message me direct with questions or for more details. See Show Notes Below for Summary Information. All stats courtesy of Reports On Housing. Ron Evans Amy Sims Real Estate Team DRE: 01965556 #realestatemarketupdate #realestatemarketstats #carealtor #coordinators #transactioncoordinators #realestatemarkets #justclosed #realestatemarketingagency #realestatemarketinrealestatemarketing #marketupdate #transactioncoordinator #realestatemarketingvideos #californiarealestate #realestatemarketingexpert #realestatemarket #realestatemarketing101 #realestatemarketingsolutions #realestatemarketingideas #realestatetips #realestatemarketingspecialists #buyer #realestateexperts #seller #realestatemarketingtips #businessowners #broker #realestate #realtor #realestateinvesting #realestateagent

Each week I'll break down the Market Matters that comes from C.A.R. (California Association of REALTORS®). I'll go over all of the articles they share, with my own opinions thrown in. Please email (realestate101@ronevansrealty.com) or comment below with any questions you'd like answered. Articles Sourced: Fannie Mae’s chief economist, and other real estate pros, tell us the 3 things you need to know about the housing market now: https://www.marketwatch.com/picks/fannie-maes-chief-economist-and-other-real-estate-pros-tell-us-the-3-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-housing-market-now-01637002129 The pandemic has changed the housing market in more ways than one: https://www.marketplace.org/2021/10/26/the-pandemic-has-changed-the-housing-market-in-more-ways-than-one/ How to stay competitive using a VA loan in a sizzling housing market: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/11/11/how-to-stay-competitive-using-a-va-loan-in-a-sizzling-housing-market.html U.S. homebuilding drops, construction backlog surges as shortages worsen: https://www.reuters.com/business/us-housing-starts-fall-october-building-permits-increase-2021-11-17/ Americans’ credit scores hit an all time-high last year — could high inflation bring them down?: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/credit-scores-hit-an-all-time-high-during-the-pandemic-will-inflation-bring-them-down-ficos-ceo-weighs-in-11637254116?rss=1&siteid=rss Mortgage demand up 5% in unusual holiday buying surge: https://www.cnbc.com/video/2021/11/24/mortgage-demand-up-5-percent-in-unusual-holiday-buying-surge.html Ron Evans Amy Sims Real Estate Team DRE: 01965556 #realestatemarketupdate #realestatemarketstats #carealtor #coordinators #transactioncoordinators #realestatemarkets #realestatemarketingagency #justclosed #realestatemarketinrealestatemarketing #marketupdate #transactioncoordinator #realestatemarketingvideos #realestatemarketingexpert #californiarealestate #realestatemarket #realestatemarketing101 #realestatemarketingsolutions #realestatemarketingideas #realestatemarketingspecialists #realestatetips #buyer #realestateexperts #seller #realestatemarketingtips #businessowners #broker #realestate #realtor #realestateinvesting #realestateagent #mortgagerates #firstimehomebuyermistakes #cnn #housingwire #cnbc

Every 2 weeks I'll bring you the latest information on the housing market in Orange County, CA. Other areas and specific cities and zip codes are also available. Please message me direct with questions or for more details. See Show Notes Below for Summary Information. All stats courtesy of Reports On Housing. Ron Evans Amy Sims Real Estate Team DRE: 01965556 #realestatemarketupdate #realestatemarketstats #carealtor #coordinators #transactioncoordinators #realestatemarkets #justclosed #realestatemarketingagency #realestatemarketinrealestatemarketing #marketupdate #transactioncoordinator #realestatemarketingvideos #californiarealestate #realestatemarketingexpert #realestatemarket #realestatemarketing101 #realestatemarketingsolutions #realestatemarketingideas #realestatetips #realestatemarketingspecialists #buyer #realestateexperts #seller #realestatemarketingtips #businessowners #broker #realestate #realtor #realestateinvesting #realestateagent

Each week I'll break down the Market Matters that comes from C.A.R. (California Association of REALTORS®). I'll go over all of the articles they share, with my own opinions thrown in. Please email (realestate101@ronevansrealty.com) or comment below with any questions you'd like answered. Articles Sourced: Single-Family Home Size Continues to Trend Higher Single women outpace male counterparts in home buying FHFA raises 2022 Fannie, Freddie loan limits Homebuyers unmoved by climate change, survey finds Here’s How Inflation Is Affecting Home Prices: What Buyers and Sellers Need To Know Right Now Mortgage refinance demand plunged 15% last week, but could now reverse Ron Evans Amy Sims Real Estate Team DRE: 01965556 #realestatemarketupdate #realestatemarketstats #carealtor #coordinators #transactioncoordinators #realestatemarkets #realestatemarketingagency #justclosed #realestatemarketinrealestatemarketing #marketupdate #transactioncoordinator #realestatemarketingvideos #realestatemarketingexpert #californiarealestate #realestatemarket #realestatemarketing101 #realestatemarketingsolutions #realestatemarketingideas #realestatemarketingspecialists #realestatetips #buyer #realestateexperts #seller #realestatemarketingtips #businessowners #broker #realestate #realtor #realestateinvesting #realestateagent #mortgagerates #firstimehomebuyermistakes #cnn #housingwire #cnbc

Are you hoping to buy a home soon, or in the future? Have you tried buying a home recently with no luck? Today's real estate market is crazy, to say the least...It can be overwhelming and discouraging, especially for the first time home buyer. I'm here to you. This video series will take more of the guesswork out of the home buying process and give you the confidence you need to successfully buy a home. In this episode, I begin a series about the 10 Steps To Buying A Home In Orange County. This first part will cover steps 1 (Checking Your Credit) , 2 (Understand How Much You Can Afford) and 3 (Choosing A Lender and Getting Pre-Approved). Even though I'm located in the Orange County real estate market, you can and should follow these steps everywhere. The steps to buying a home are no different, from city to city. Part 2 of this series will be release next week, so check back for more. Please see the show notes below for full transcript. Ron Evans Broker Associate Amy Sims Real Estate Team realestate101@ronevansrealty.com 949.929.2270 www.ronevansrealty.com

Everyone is intensely focused on the prices of home when the real focus should be the ability to write a check for he monthly mortgage payment. The low mortgage rate environment has resulted in substantially smaller payments, allowing home prices to rise considerably as well. Everyone is acutely aware that home prices have been soaring for the past year-and-a-half. They have far exceeded the runup in values prior to the Great Recession. This has many people on edge, wondering how values can continue to rise beyond their current record highs. In focusing just on prices, it is no wonder they fear an end to the pandemic housing run. In analyzing today’s housing market, it is not just about home prices. Household incomes and mortgage rates over time tell a completely different story. In 1980, the median detached home price in Orange County was $108,000. That sounds incredibly cheap and an unbelievable deal; however, mortgage rates averaged 13.75% and the median household income was only $22,000. The monthly mortgage payment was a larger proportion of a new homeowner’s monthly income than today. Every 2 weeks I'll bring you the latest information on the housing market in Orange County, CA. Other areas and specific cities and zip codes are also available. Please message me direct with questions or for more details. See Show Notes Below for Summary Information. All stats courtesy of Reports On Housing. Ron Evans Amy Sims Real Estate Team DRE: 01965556 #realestatemarketupdate #realestatemarketstats #carealtor #coordinators #transactioncoordinators #realestatemarkets #justclosed #realestatemarketingagency #realestatemarketinrealestatemarketing #marketupdate #transactioncoordinator #realestatemarketingvideos #californiarealestate #realestatemarketingexpert #realestatemarket #realestatemarketing101 #realestatemarketingsolutions #realestatemarketingideas #realestatetips #realestatemarketingspecialists #buyer #realestateexperts #seller #realestatemarketingtips #businessowners #broker #realestate #realtor #realestateinvesting #realestateagent

10 Things You Need To Know Before Buying Your First House - Part 2 Welcome back for part 2 of my series "How To Buy A Home". Are you hoping to buy a home soon, or in the future? Have you tried buying a home recently with no luck? Today's real estate market is crazy, to say the least...It can be overwhelming and discouraging, especially for the first time home buyer. I'm here to you. This video series will take more of the guesswork out of the home buying process and give you the confidence you need to successfully buy a home. In this episode, I begin a series about the 10 Steps To Buying A Home In Orange County. This second part will cover steps 4 - How To Find A Real Estate Agent, 5 - Start The Home Search Process and 6 - Make An Offer. Even though I'm located in the Orange County real estate market, you can and should follow these steps everywhere. The steps to buying a home are no different, from city to city. Part 3 of this series will be released next week, so check back for more. Ron Evans Broker Associate Amy Sims Real Estate Team realestate101@ronevansrealty.com 949.929.2270 www.ronevansrealty.com #rsmlakehomesforsale #ranchosantamargarita #ranchosantamargaritarealestate #orangecountyrealtor #homesforsaleranchosantamargarita #orangecountyrealestateagent

What You Can Do to Sell Your Home In the Off Season | Selling Your Home In The Winter It's the off-season for selling homes, but it doesn't mean you can't get your home sold. In this video I share some tips and tricks to help you sell your house in the winter months! Ron Evans Broker Associate Amy Sims Real Estate Team DRE: 01965556 mortgage rates pricing your home orange county real estate market

10 Things YOU NEED TO KNOW Before Buying Your First House - Part 3 Are you hoping to buy a home soon, or in the future? Have you tried buying a home recently with no luck? You've come to the right place. Join me for part 1 of my series "How To Buy A Home". Today's real estate market is crazy, to say the least...It can be overwhelming and discouraging, especially for the first time home buyer. I'm here to you. This video series will take more of the guesswork out of the home buying process and give you the confidence you need to successfully buy a home. In this episode, I begin a series about the 10 Steps To Buying A Home In Orange County. This third and final part will cover steps 7 (Home Inspection and Appraisal) , 8 (Homeowner's Insurance), 9 (Do A Final Walkthrough) and 10 (Close On Your New Home). Even though I'm located in the Orange County real estate market, you can and should follow these steps everywhere. The steps to buying a home are no different, from city to city. Part 2 of this series will be release next week, so check back for more. Ron Evans Broker Associate Amy Sims Real Estate Team realestate101@ronevansrealty.com 949.929.2270 www.ronevansrealty.com ron evans, orange county realtor, rancho santa margarita real estate, orange county real estate, homes for sale rancho santa margarita,10 steps to buying a home in orange county, when to buy a house in california, how to afford a house in california, buying a home in southern california, orange county real estate agent, buying a house for the first time, buying your first house, first time home buyer in california,10 steps to buying a home in california

The shock of going into a pandemic may have disrupted the housing market in 2020 for a few months, but there was no disruption in 2021. Demand surged despite COVID’s winter wave, summer delta wave, and the current omicron wave. If anything, it has kept a lid on mortgage rates. The only thing that will slow the speeding housing freight train at this point is rising rates; yet, as long as COVID continues to be a threat, rates will have a hard time rising much from their current record lows. Housing is one of the strongest sectors of the economy, yet the overall U.S. economy has been on the mend as well. Retail sales have soared. Unemployment has dropped substantially. Job openings are surging. The number of homeowners in forbearance dropped below 600,000 by the end of December, and the vast majority of the nearly 7 million exits are either performing or paid off their mortgages in full. The economy has dramatically improved. Inflation may have risen to highs not seen in decades, but mortgage rates have not budged, indicating that investors are confident that the inflation pressures will subside and eventually retract sometime in 2022. The low interest rate environment will continue and will be a tailwind that will continue to fuel the incredible run on housing. As a result, the local housing market is going to be HOT in 2022. Here is the forecast: Every 2 weeks I'll bring you the latest information on the housing market in Orange County, CA. Other areas and specific cities and zip codes are also available. Please message me direct with questions or for more details. See Show Notes Below for Summary Information. All stats courtesy of Reports On Housing. Ron Evans Amy Sims Real Estate Team DRE: 01965556 #realestatemarketupdate #2022housingforecast #realestatemarketstats #carealtor #coordinators #transactioncoordinators #realestatemarkets #justclosed #realestatemarketingagency #realestatemarketinrealestatemarketing #marketupdate #transactioncoordinator #realestatemarketingvideos #californiarealestate #realestatemarketingexpert #realestatemarket #realestatemarketing101 #realestatemarketingsolutions #realestatemarketingideas #realestatetips #realestatemarketingspecialists #buyer #realestateexperts #seller #realestatemarketingtips #businessowners #broker #realestate #realtor #realestateinvesting #realestateagent

UNPRECEDENTED START - Insanely HOT Seller’s Market In Orange County The COVID-19 pandemic has severely disrupted the supply of goods and commodities. Initially, back in March 2020, there was a relentless run-on toilet paper when people stood in long lines for hours as new shipments arrived. As the pandemic evolved, so did the impact on the supply of computer chips, which ultimately hit the automobile industry the hardest. Flash forward to today and new car lots are empty, there is a COVID premium on the sticker price, and many must wait weeks or months for delivery. It is just as challenging to obtain a used car and prices have gone through the roof. It boils down to supply and demand. Even when demand levels do not change much, yet inventories drop substantially, prices soar. That is precisely what is occurring in the Orange County housing market today. The supply of homes available to purchase today is at a staggering, mind blowing, record low level, and it is matched with strong demand that is not much different than prior to the pandemic. As a result, the market has been white hot, insane, from day one of 2022. It is an unprecedented start to the year that is without comparison. On January 3, 2013, according to the Primary Mortgage Market Survey conducted by Freddie Mac for the past 51-years, mortgage rates were at 3.34%, slightly higher than the record low, at the time, of 3.31% achieved on November 21, 2012. On January 7, 2021, mortgage rates hit a 17th record low since the start of the pandemic, dropping to 2.65%. That rate remains the record today, a year later. On January 6, 2022, mortgage rates had risen to 3.22%, the highest level since May 2020. Even with higher, rising mortgage rates, the housing market already has exceptionally strong momentum. As the inventory dropped, housing has grown hotter and hotter. Today, there are only 1,100 homes available to purchase, an unmatched, ultra-low supply of homes that shattered the prior record low achieved in January 2021, at 2,633 homes. Last year’s start crushed the 2013 record start of 3,161 homes. The active inventory had been dropping prior to COVID, but the pandemic further disrupted housing and intensified the inventory crisis. The crisis had evolved into a catastrophe by the end of 2021 as the fewest number of homes come on the market in December and the second fewest occurs in November. That set up the unprecedented start to this year. Every 2 weeks I'll bring you the latest information on the housing market in Orange County, CA. Other areas and specific cities and zip codes are also available. Please message me direct with questions or for more details. See Show Notes Below for Summary Information. All stats courtesy of Reports On Housing. Ron Evans Amy Sims Real Estate Team DRE: 01965556 #realestatemarketupdate #2022housingforecast #realestatemarketstats #carealtor #coordinators #transactioncoordinators #realestatemarkets #justclosed #realestatemarketingagency #realestatemarketinrealestatemarketing #marketupdate #transactioncoordinator #realestatemarketingvideos #californiarealestate #realestatemarketingexpert #realestatemarket #realestatemarketing101 #realestatemarketingsolutions #realestatemarketingideas #realestatetips #realestatemarketingspecialists #buyer #realestateexperts #seller #realestatemarketingtips #businessowners #broker #realestate #realtor #realestateinvesting #realestateagent

DOOM OR BOOM - Rising Interest Rates Are Impacting Home Buyers Mortgage rates are rushing higher, and last week that caused a major divergence in mortgage demand. Refinancing continued to dry up, but homebuyers appear to be rushing into the market. As a result, total mortgage application volume rose 2.3% compared with the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances increased to 3.64% from 3.52%, with points remaining unchanged at 0.45 for loans with a 20% down payment. That rate was 72 basis points higher than the same week one year ago and has increased more than 30 basis points in just the last two weeks. Each week I'll break down the Market Matters that comes from C.A.R. (California Association of REALTORS®). I'll go over all of the articles they share, with my own opinions thrown in. Please email (realestate101@ronevansrealty.com) or comment below with any questions you'd like answered. Ron Evans Amy Sims Real Estate Team DRE: 01965556 #inflation #mortgageinterestrates #realestatemarketupdate #realestatemarketstats #carealtor #coordinators #transactioncoordinators #realestatemarkets #realestatemarketingagency #justclosed #realestatemarketinrealestatemarketing #marketupdate #transactioncoordinator #realestatemarketingvideos #realestatemarketingexpert #californiarealestate #realestatemarket #realestatemarketing101 #realestatemarketingsolutions #realestatemarketingideas #realestatemarketingspecialists #realestatetips #buyer #realestateexperts #seller #realestatemarketingtips #businessowners #broker #realestate #realtor #realestateinvesting #realestateagent #mortgagerates #firstimehomebuyermistakes #cnn #housingwire #cnbc

RISING RATES VS NO INVENTORY - Orange County Housing Report January 25, 2022 There are two opposing economic forces impacting the housing market right now, rising mortgage rates and a record low supply of homes available to purchase. There simply are not enough homes available for buyers and rising rates have not yet had an impact on the insanely hot housing market. The supply chain problems have been well documented across the United States and around the globe. One of the hardest hit industries is new cars. The supply of available new cars has dwindled down to record lows. As a result, dealers are adding a “market adjustment fee,” a line-item cost above the MSRP. The fee ads anywhere from a few thousand dollars to as much as $20,000 more for a popular model. It has everything to do with supply and demand. Consumers looking for a new car are confronted with very few options and rising car prices. To get their hands on one, many are willing to pay the surcharge. Housing feels like it too is suffering from the supply chain problem with seemingly nothing available to purchase. Last year the inventory in Orange County started the year at an all-time low with 2,633 available homes. It hit 2,214 on June 10th, rose and peaked in June, and then continued to plunge until only 954 homes were on the market on January 1st of this year, just a few weeks ago. Today, there are only 1,080 homes, adding only 126 during the first few weeks of the year. The difference between this year and last year’s record low is striking. There are 1,547 fewer homes today, 59% less. Every price range has been similarly impacted. Every 2 weeks I'll bring you the latest information on the housing market in Orange County, CA. Other areas and specific cities and zip codes are also available. Please message me direct with questions or for more details. See Show Notes Below for Summary Information. All stats courtesy of Reports On Housing. Ron Evans Amy Sims Real Estate Team DRE: 01965556 #realestatemarketupdate #2022housingforecast #realestatemarketstats #carealtor #coordinators #transactioncoordinators #realestatemarkets #justclosed #realestatemarketingagency #realestatemarketinrealestatemarketing #marketupdate #transactioncoordinator #realestatemarketingvideos #californiarealestate #realestatemarketingexpert #realestatemarket #realestatemarketing101 #realestatemarketingsolutions #realestatemarketingideas #realestatetips #realestatemarketingspecialists #buyer #realestateexperts #seller #realestatemarketingtips #businessowners #broker #realestate #realtor #realestateinvesting #realestateagent

BUCKLE UP For a BRUTAL Spring Housing Market by Fortune It's usually around this time of year, with the holiday season firmly in the rearview mirror, that homebuyers and sellers alike begin to make their way back into the market. That will continue to pick up each week until March arrives. At that point, the industry's busy season—known as the spring real estate market—will be off to the races. But this year there is more unease than excitement coming from the home shopper side of the equation. For one thing, last year's spring housing market, which was arguably the fiercest in history, is still seared into the collective memories of unsuccessful 2021 home shoppers. To understand how far the deck was stacked against buyers last year, just look at the data. The number of homes for sale last spring hit the lowest level in more than 40 years. Bidding wars hit an all-time high—with 72% of homes getting multiple offers in April 2021. And that frenzy saw home appreciation climb to the highest level in tabulated history. Each week I'll break down the Market Matters that comes from C.A.R. (California Association of REALTORS®). I'll go over all of the articles they share, with my own opinions thrown in. Please email (realestate101@ronevansrealty.com) or comment below with any questions you'd like answered. Ron Evans Amy Sims Real Estate Team DRE: 01965556 #lowhousinginventory #fortune #fortunemagezine #inflation #mortgageinterestrates #realestatemarketupdate #realestatemarketstats #carealtor #coordinators #transactioncoordinators #realestatemarkets #realestatemarketingagency #justclosed #realestatemarketinrealestatemarketing #marketupdate #transactioncoordinator #realestatemarketingvideos #realestatemarketingexpert #californiarealestate #realestatemarket #realestatemarketing101 #realestatemarketingsolutions #realestatemarketingideas #realestatemarketingspecialists #realestatetips #buyer #realestateexperts #seller #realestatemarketingtips #businessowners #broker #realestate #realtor #realestateinvesting #realestateagent #mortgagerates #firstimehomebuyermistakes #cnn #housingwire #cnbc

Living In A Gated Community | Orange County Gated Communities A gated community is a neighborhood that is enclosed by fence or wall, surrounding the entire community- with a gated entrance. Some gated entries have a 24 hour guard, and some just have a security gate. Many people choose to buy a home in a gated community because of the many benefits. Others choose no gates, because of a few drawbacks. Is living in a gated community for you? Full Article: https://ronevansrealty.com/blog.html/living-in-a-gated-community-7659964 Full article contains information on different gated communities in Orange County as well as homes for sale in gated communities. Ron Evans Amy Sims Real Estate Team DRE: 01965556 #livinginagatedcommunity #orangecountygatedcommunities #gatedcommunityhomesforsale #lowhousinginventory #fortune #fortunemagezine #inflation #mortgageinterestrates #realestatemarketupdate #realestatemarketstats #carealtor #coordinators #transactioncoordinators #realestatemarkets #realestatemarketingagency #justclosed #realestatemarketinrealestatemarketing #marketupdate #transactioncoordinator #realestatemarketingvideos #realestatemarketingexpert #californiarealestate #realestatemarket #realestatemarketing101 #realestatemarketingsolutions #realestatemarketingideas #realestatemarketingspecialists #realestatetips #buyer #realestateexperts #seller #realestatemarketingtips #businessowners #broker #realestate #realtor #realestateinvesting #realestateagent #mortgagerates

Do I Need To Remove My REAL ESTATE CONTINGENCIES | NOT SO FAST Study shows that fewer buyers are waiving their contract contingencies. In this video I'll break down when I think it's ok to remove them and when you should keep yourself and your money protected. 00:00 Beginning 00:30 Introduction 04:43 Inspection Contingency 05:48 Appraisal Contingency 06:25 Loan Contingency 07:00 Inspection Explained 09:00 Appraisal Explained 11:24 Loan Explained Link to full Article: https://bit.ly/dont-waive-contingencies REAL ESTATE 101 Podcast: https://podcasts.bcast.fm/ron-evans-real-estate-101 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ronevansrealty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronevansrealty Ron Evans Broker Associate Amy Sims Real Estate Team DRE: 01965556 949.929.2270 realestate101@ronevansrealty.com ron evans, orange county realtor, buying a home in orange county, home buying, home inspection, rancho santa margarita real estate, rsm lake, orange county real estate, homes for sale orange county, homes for sale rancho santa margarita, buying a home for the first time, buying a home in 2022,home buying process for first time buyers, what does contingent mean in real estate, real estate contingency, real estate agent california, real estate contingencies, home buying 2022

How Do Buyers CHOOSE WHERE TO LIVE | These Are THE TOP FACTORS To Consider Relocating can be a major life change, and choosing where to move can be a stressful decision. There are a number of factors that come into play that go beyond affordability -- after all, where you live can greatly affect your overall quality of life. This video will cover the top factors home buyers consider when moving to Rancho Santa Margarita. 00:00 Beginning 00:30 Introduction 04:25 Safety 05:50 Proximity To Work 07:10 Not Too Busy Of An Area 09:50 Community Amenities 11:48 Low Local Taxes 13:46 Great Public Schools 15:38 Proximity To Family 16:38 Low Cost of Living 17:35 Contact Me Link To Full Article: https://yhoo.it/3GAmrnH REAL ESTATE 101 Podcast: https://podcasts.bcast.fm/ron-evans-r... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ronevansrealty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronevansrealty Ron Evans Broker Associate Amy Sims Real Estate Team DRE: 01965556 949.929.2270 realestate101@ronevansrealty.com ron evans, orange county realtor, home buying orange county, rancho santa margarita real estate, rsm lake, homes for sale orange county, homes for sale rancho santa margarita, real estate investing, How Do Buyers CHOOSE WHERE TO LIVE, first time home buyer loan, best places to live in orange county, housing market 2022 california, best schools in orange county, moving to rancho santa margarita, moving to mission viejo, moving to ladera ranch, moving to irvine california

Going Going Gone | Homes Selling ABOVE ASKING PRICE When a record low number of available homes is matched with fierce pent-up demand, it results in an auction where homes sell immediately and for more than their asking prices. It is common for homes that are just placed onto the market to receive dozens of offers to purchase, pushing up home values at a rapid pace. A WARNING TO SELLERS: Carefully pricing a home is crucial to obtaining the best outcome regarding price and terms. Pricing at or slightly above the last comparable pending or closed sale will expose the home to the largest buyer pool. The auction that follows will have buyers competing against each other to achieve success. This results in sales prices above their asking prices, and in many cases, way above their asking prices. Stretching the initial asking price considerably above the comps may still result in achieving the ultimate goal in selling; HOWEVER, it will be at the expense of not obtaining the highest and best price and terms. 00:00 Beginning 00:30 Introduction 06:49 Orange County Housing Inventory 07:38 Orange County Housing Demand 09:17 Orange County Housing Expected Days On Market 11:42 Orange County Luxury Housing For more detailed information, send your questions to realestate101@ronevansrealty.com. Ron Evans Broker Associate Amy Sims Real Estate Team DRE: 01965556 949.929.2270

WILL THE HOUSING MARKET SLOW DOWN IN 2022? Is a MARKET CRASH Coming? Housing has only grown hotter despite mortgage rates rising considerably since ringing in a New Year, indicating it will take further changes for the market to slow. If mortgage rates rise above 4% and remain elevated with staying power, then housing will finally slow a bit, shifting from an Insane Seller’s Market to a regular Hot Seller’s Market with longer market times. Ron Evans Broker Associate Amy Sims Real Estate Team DRE: 01965556 949.929.2270 #ronevans #ranchosantamargaritahomes #orangecountyrealestate #housingupdates #coldwellbanker #amysimsteam #rsmlake #pocketlistings

What Is A VA Home Loan? This is your guide on obtaining a VA Home Loan to purchase your next home in Orange County. Ron Evans Broker Associate Amy Sims Real Estate Team DRE: 01965556

WARNING TO HOME SELLERS | Overpriced Homes Are Not Selling With rising interest rates and slowing demand, it's important to list your home at market value. The extremely hot seller's market is cooling a bit. There is still competition for homes, but buyers willing to wait for the right price. More Great Content: https://linktr.ee/ronevansrealty Ron Evans Broker Associate Amy Sims Real Estate Team DRE: 01965556 949.929.2270

Renting Vs Owning A Home | How To Decide Which Is Best For You If you’re thinking about moving this year, you may wonder if renting or owning is the best choice? While there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to the matter, there are certain questions you should ask yourself to decide. FULL ARTICLE HERE: https://ronevansrealty.com/blog.html/renting-vs-owning-which-is-right-for-you-7723306 MORE GREAT CONTENT HERE: https://linktr.ee/ronevansrealty Ron Evans Broker Associate Amy Sims Real Estate Team DRE: 01965556 949.929.2270 realestate101@ronevansrealty.com

How To Prepare To BUY YOUR FIRST HOME | Crucial Home Buying Steps First Time Homebuyer Tips Buying your first home is exciting and overwhelming all at once. Before you get in over your head, use these simple tips to best prepare you for one of the largest investments you’ll make in your lifetime. Blog Article: https://ronevansrealty.com/blog.html/how-to-prepare-to-buy-your-first-home-7723305 More Real Estate Info: https://linktr.ee/ronevansrealty Ron Evans Broker Associate Amy Sims Real Estate Team DRE: 01965556 949.929.2270 realestate101@ronevansrealty.com #firsttimehomebuyer #homebuyingtips #buyyourfirsthome #ronevans #rsmlake #rsmlakehomes

Which Home Renovations Generate the Highest ROI? Did you know that not all home renovations affect your home’s value? In other words, your ROI could be next to nothing on some renovations. Even if you do see a return on your investment, it’s sometimes less than half of what you paid. Was it worth it? Fortunately, many home renovations provide an exceptional return on your investment. Knowing what they are and how much of a return you’ll get can help you decide. Why Home Renovations Affect Your Home Value Before we get into the list of renovations you should consider, let’s look at why home renovations affect your value. When you improve your home, you improve its features or its quality, both of which affect the home’s value. Buyers are more likely to pay more for a home that’s recently renovated than one that needs repairs and/or is outdated. But which home renovations should you do? Full Article: https://ronevansrealty.com/blog.html/which-home-renovations-generate-the-highest-roi-7723304 More Content: https://linktr.ee/ronevansrealty #homerenovation #homevalue #improvehomevalue #renovations